Ranked: Best secondary schools in Shropshire based on GCSE results this year
As the year comes to an end, the latest figures revealing the the best-performing secondary schools in Shropshire have been published.
The Shropshire Star has ranked schools based on their 'Attainment 8' scores from data published by the British Government that is available on its website.
The data provides the overall performance of all pupils at the end of key stage 4 in 2024.
It noted: "Pupils/students included in this performance data will have experienced some disruption due to Covid-19 earlier in their schooling, which will have affected individual pupils and schools differently."
The Attainment 8 score is calculated by evaluating how well students have performed in a maximum of eight qualifications, which include: English, maths, three English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and three other additional approved qualifications.
Each grade that a pupil achieves is assigned a point score from 9 (highest) to 1 (lowest), and a pupil's Attainment 8 score is calculated by adding up the points for their eight subjects, with English and maths counted twice.
Below are the top 20 secondary schools in Shropshire (within the Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin authorities) based on the results this year:
1. Newport Girls' High School
Newport Girls' High School topped the rankings with an 'Attainment 8' score of 73.2.
A whopping 98.9 per cent of pupils achieved a Grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs this year.
2. Haberdashers' Adams Grammar
Haberdashers' Adams in Newport boasted an impressive 71.2 'Attainment 8' score, ranking second-best in the county.
An incredible 95.1 per cent pupils achieved a Grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs this year.
3. Thomas Telford School
Completing the podium places, and a top three of Telford and Wrekin schools, Thomas Telford School had an 'Attainment 8' score of 57.9 this year.
71.6 per cent of pupils achieved a Grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs this year.
4. Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury High School ranked fourth with an 'Attainment 8' score of 57 while 66.7 per cent of pupils achieved a Grade 5 or above in Engish and maths GCSEs this year.
5. The Priory School
In fifth, The Priory School in Shrewsbury had an 'Attainment 8' score of 54 and 59.3 per cent of pupils achieved a Grade 5 or above in Engish and maths GCSEs this year.
6. Church Stretton School
Church Stretton School ranked sixth-best with an 'Attainment 8' score of 51.2.
7. The Corbet School
In seventh, The Corbet School in Baschurch had an 'Attainment 8' score of 49.
8. Adcote School for Girls
An 'Attainment 8' score of 48.1 sees Adcote School for Girls near Shrewsbury rank eighth-best in Shropshire.
9. Mary Webb School and Science College
In ninth, Mary Webb School and Science College in Pontesbury had an 'Attainment 8' score of 47.9.
10. Sir John Talbot's School
Completing the top 10. Sir John Talbot's School in Whitchurch boasted an 'Attainment 8' score of 47.6.
11. Madeley Academy
Madeley Academy had an 'Attainment 8' score of 47.1.
12. Meole Brace School
Meole Brace School ranked 12th with an 'Attainment 8' score of 46.7.
13. Holy Trinity Academy
In 13th, Holy Trinity Academy in Priorslee boasted an 'Attainment 8' score of 45.9.
14. Bridgnorth Endowed School
Bridgnorth Endowed school had an 'Attainment 8' score of 45.4.
15. The Marches School
In 15th, The Marches School in Oswestry had an 'Attainment 8' score of 45.2.
16. The Community College, Bishop's Castle
The Community College in Bishop's Castle ranked 16th with an 'Attainment 8' score of 45.1.
17. The Lacon Childe School
In 17th, the Lacon Childe School in Cleobury Mortimer had an 'Attainment 8' score of 45.1.
18. Oldbury Wells School
Oldbury Wells School in Bridgnorth ranked 18th with an 'Attainment 8' score of 44.5.
In 19th, Oswestry School boasted an 'Attainment 8' score of 44.4.
And, completing the top 20, Hadley Learning Community (Secondary Phase) had an 'Attainment 8' score of 42.9.
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